Lingakuこだわる
Frequency rank: 7,166. – 7,173.
- to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to fuss (over); to worry too much (about); to be picky (about); to be hung up (on); to stick toword usually written using kana alone
- to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromisingword usually written using kana alonepositive nuance
- to get stuck; to be obstructeddated termword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] is particular about [Subject]
[Person] is picky about [Object]
[Person] insists on [Option]
[Person] gets stuck on [Experience]
[Person] is hung up on [Idea]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to fuss (over); to worry too much (about); to be picky (about); to be hung up (on); to stick to
- to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising
- to get stuck; to be obstructed
This meaning is used when someone is overly focused on or preoccupied with something specific, often to the point of worrying or being particular about details.
He is so obsessed with the details that his work doesn't progress.
This meaning reflects a sense of being meticulous and having high standards about certain matters, insisting on specific conditions or characteristics.
She is particular about fashion, so she always follows the latest trends.
This meaning is used in situations where progress is hindered or blocked, often referring to a literal or figurative inability to move forward.
Generated collocations (experimental)
こだわりをもつ持つto have a fixationぶらんどブランドにこだわるto be particular about brandsさいぶ細部にこだわるto be picky about the detailsたべもの食べ物にこだわるto be particular about foodすたいるスタイルにこだわるto be particular about styleこだわりがつよい強いto be strong in one's obsessionsかかく価格にこだわるto be concerned with priceひんしつ品質にこだわるto insist on qualityこだわりのあるto have particular preferencesしゅみ趣味にこだわるto be particular about hobbiesじゆうに自由にこだわらないnot to be hung up on freedomこだわることなくwithout fussing overめんどう面倒にこだわるto fuss over trivial mattersなにごと何事にもこだわるto be obsessive about everything
Generated related terms (experimental)
こだわる【こだわる】
To be obsessive or overly concerned about something, often to the point of fussiness; can indicate being particular or insistent.
だきょう妥協【だきょう】
Refers to compromise, the act of adjusting one's position or standards to reach an agreement, contrasting with being uncompromising.
きにする気にする【きにする】
To be concerned or bothered about something, but in a less obsessive way compared to こだわる.
こだわる拘る【こだわる】
A synonym with similar meaning, also indicating a strong attachment or fixation on a specific detail or aspect.
To be picky or selective, especially when deciding on options or choices; directly relates to being particular or fussy.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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Despite the hardships, they persisted in giving each of their children a college education.
As long as you stick to one style, you can't hit upon a wonderful idea.
In a past-oriented society, people dwell on the past and on tradition.
I've never seen someone have such a good life, despite all the struggles he had.
Do you know that elephants have two enormous ears, but they still can't understand you?